Search Underway for Missing 72-Year-Old Woman in North Lauderdale

Broward Sheriff's Office seeks public's help locating elderly resident who vanished on Friday afternoon.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 6:45pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a worn, weathered wallet or purse against a pitch-black background, lit by a harsh camera flash, conceptually representing the disappearance of an elderly resident.The search for a missing 72-year-old woman in North Lauderdale exposes the vulnerability of the community's senior population.North Lauderdale Today

Detectives with the Broward Sheriff's Office Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public's assistance in locating 72-year-old Gerone Beabrun, who was last seen near the 5400 block of Southwest 12th Street in North Lauderdale around 1 p.m. on Friday. Beabrun stands about 5 feet tall and her current whereabouts are unknown.

Why it matters

Missing persons cases, especially involving elderly individuals, are a serious concern for law enforcement and the local community. North Lauderdale has a significant senior population, and the disappearance of a 72-year-old resident raises public safety worries and the need for a swift, thorough investigation.

The details

According to the Broward Sheriff's Office, Gerone Beabrun was last seen on Friday afternoon in the 5400 block of Southwest 12th Street in North Lauderdale. Detectives are actively searching for the 72-year-old woman, who stands about 5 feet tall, but her current location remains unknown.

  • Gerone Beabrun was last seen around 1 p.m. on Friday, April 18, 2026.

The players

Broward Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency responsible for investigating the disappearance of Gerone Beabrun and coordinating the search efforts.

Gerone Beabrun

A 72-year-old resident of North Lauderdale who was reported missing on Friday afternoon.

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What’s next

Detectives are urging anyone with information about Gerone Beabrun's whereabouts to contact the Broward Sheriff's Office Missing Persons Unit immediately.

The takeaway

This missing persons case highlights the importance of community vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement to locate vulnerable residents who have disappeared. North Lauderdale officials are working to ensure the safe return of Gerone Beabrun.